The Tennessean's time lapse video of LEAFs being assembled

[aqn]

The Tennessean's time lapse video of LEAFs being assembled.

 

[leafedbehind]

"the Leaf is a subcompact, whereas the other cars are midsize..."

Really? I thought it was considered a compact, not a subcompact. It doesn't feel that small.

 

[leafedbehind]

"And even some electric-vehicle owners are known to park in charger spaces for longer periods than necessary, such as leaving a vehicle hooked to a charger at an airport for the duration of a trip."

The audacity! They should fly back, re-park, and then re-fly to their destination.

 

[cwerdna]

"the Leaf is a subcompact, whereas the other cars are midsize..."

Really? I thought it was considered a compact, not a subcompact. It doesn't feel that small.

Per http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=32154" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; under the Specs tab, the '12 is a midsize car. Unfortunately, '13 isn't there but shouldn't be any smaller. It might even gain a bit of luggage volume.